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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1979
Page
6
Sen Jack Nystrom of Boone backs reverting Iowa polls to 8 p m closing on primaries and general elections arguing it eases clerk strain and speeds results. He notes 9 p m since 1976 benefits voters but effects are unclear and calls for better enforcement of existing laws over returning to 8 p m.
Washington residents recall the American Agriculture Movement protests two weeks earlier as 20 inches of snow paralyzed the capital. Farmers redirected tractors to aid rescue efforts, transporting doctors, nurses, and emergency patients, clearing driveways, and assisting fire departments. One Swedish ambassador faced stalled driveway service, as officials prioritized critical needs.
William Safire criticizes The New York Times front page reeter handling Billy Carter antisemitic remarks. He argues President Carter should explicitly condemn the slur and distance himself from his brother rather than remain silent, which he calls counter-productive and bigoted.
ABC News Harris survey shows President Carter with a 63 percent negative overall rating, down from 52 percent in December, with stronger negatives on economy and inflation. He trails on foreign policy with Russia and China relations, while Democrats also grow wary, signaling fragile support ahead of 1980 renomination.
A retrospective on the Civilian Conservation Corps growth from 1933 to 1943 highlighting tree planting land reclamation and park projects. It credits CCC alumni with shaping civic virtue discipline reading writing and wartime service while urging values for today’s youth and resource stewardship.
The NACCCA urges former CCC volunteers to form area chapters or reunions. Through its national and local bodies it will back legislation and programs aiding youth and seniors, environmental concerns, and community resources. Contact Box 176 Clarence to get involved.
A parent recalls a frightening near miss when a van blocked a crosswalk and a car nearly struck a child. The author pledges safer driving habits, especially for youths, and urges others to protect children from moving vehicles.
The piece contrasts cartoons of the born again president with his described words for meetings using terms like productive and cordial against interpretations of deceitful and betraying. It suggests a critical view of how these meetings affect the country and its people.
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